My husband and I have this ridiculous fear that we will be found out. So I’m just going to share it: we’re not big coffee drinkers. I can enjoy it if it’s got all the extras that probably aren’t good for me bad stuff. But we don’t own a coffee maker. Which, I always feel […]
This weekend while we were visiting Memphis, my sister’s minister said something I found striking. You know when you hear things and they smack you out of the blue and you’re certain there’s something going on you’re supposed to take note of. I like to first think “okay, why is this jumping out at me?
In fact you are more than enough. When it comes to how you were made, and your capabilities to get through the day, you are enough. No matter what your day looks like, you can do it. Moms, sisters, daughters, doctors, teachers, business women, trash women, mail ladies, and dog walkers alike: you can do
If you’re familiar with the bible you know the “faith” chapter is Hebrews 11. There are all these awesome examples of great faith. But you may not have noticed, I sure didn’t, there’s a little more to it then a list of names and their faithful acts. Recently I have noticed, and had it pointed
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If you have listened to the podcast You know I am a big advocate for counseling. Let me tell you how I got there. A few years ago I entered a new job situation thinking I was prepared for anything that could come my way. Well I wasn’t, and initially, instead of growing and learning,
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Transparency. You can replace transparency with vulnerability, authenticity, whatever. “Thank you for your transparency” is something I hear a lot when I share (or probably overshare) something from deep within my heart. Almost always, someone is appreciative. People are sometimes surprised when someone is open and vulnerable in a world concerned with putting your best
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Recently I had the privilege of attending the last day of Christy Wright’s Business Boutique here in Nashville. When a friend couldn’t go, she graciously suggested for me to go in her place. I had never even heard of this event, but the way it was described to me, it sounded pretty awesome.
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Birthdays. Aren’t they just the best? Whether you’ve got a big celebration or spend it alone, you wake up knowing this is your day. God put you on the Earth on this date and you’re gonna try to have the best day possible. Maybe you treat yo’ self like Tom and Donna from parks and
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The Yeah Buts. You know what I’m talking about. Especially if you are a parent or a teacher, you know. “Johnny, did you take Sally’s toy?” and the response usually starts with “yeah, but…” or “kids! stop fighting” and the response “yeah, but she/he started it.” Or “clean your room” – “But, Mom!!” We’ve all
Thanksgiving, gratitude, gratefulness, thankfulness, responsiveness, praise, appreciativeness. Whatever you want to call it, Thanksgiving is here. It is important. There is a reason everyone (including me) is pulling out the gratitude posts this month.
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